AP EUROPEAN HISTORY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2019-2020 Ms. Lynn Ovaska AP Euro is designed for students who wish to experience the challenge of a college level course that examines the social, political and economic history of Europe during the last 500 years. Since AP classes require substantial commitment and effort, I assume you are ready to put in significant time outside of the classroom to think critically, read curiously, write thoughtfully and study conscientiously about European history. Our summer assignment is the start of important work. If we faithfully adhere to AP Euro curriculum and you complete all course assignments, you will be well-prepared for the AP exam in May to earn college credit. Pick up your textbook from the school bookstore today for your summer assignment! Western Civilization Since 1300: AP Edition (9th Updated Edition) by Jackson J. Spielvogel Summer Assignments: All assignments are due the first day of school. (Time: 10-15 hours) PART 1: Read and Take Notes on Intro and Chapter 11 PART 2: Become an Expert on a Country PART 3: Create and Memorize Maps PART 1: Start the Textbook (3-4 hours) Read and take hand-written notes in the format that works for you. You must have your textbook note taking system set as we beginning the year since we will read over 600 pages and you need to have them summarized. Whether you use Cornell method or classic outlines, loose leaf paper or a notebook, highlighters or a particular pen, you must be able to explain why you use your system. Read and take notes on each of these sections: 1) Brief History of Western Civilization to 1300 (Pages xlii-xlv) 2) Chapter 11: The Later Middle Ages (pages 299-331) PART 2: Become an Expert on Your Country (3-5 hours) Research your country and create a digital presentation (powerpoint, google slides, etc.) about what you have learned. You MUST use the G-PIRATES acronym, one slide for each theme, in your presentation for your country. Plan to present your country on the second day of class. Be creative! Geographical: How does where people live impact how they live? location, movement, human/environment Political: Who is in charge? state structure, war, treaties, courts, laws, leaders, diplomacy, popular participation Intellectual: How do they learn and think? writing, literature, philosophy, math, science, education Religious: What do they believe? holy books, beliefs, teachings, conversion, sin, salvation, deities Artistic/Architectural: How do they express themselves? art, music, architecture, design Technological: How do they advance and change? Inventions, tools, weapons, infrastructure, improved living Economic: How do they make a living? labor system, trade, agriculture, industry, workers, money, business Social: How do they relate to one another? family, gender, social classes, inequalities, life styles, entertainment PRESENATION. During the first full week of 2019-2020 school year, you will present your country. Plan to give us an overview of what you know about your country in modern day and plan to share one recent news article about your country at the end. PART 3: Color and Label Maps of Modern Europe (1-2 hours) You must know the geography of Europe before we begin our studies. Maps should be colored neatly—bodies of water blue, countries in varying colors, etc. Please complete the following maps with correct labels: A. Modern Europe: Political (countries) B. Modern Europe: Cities C. Bodies of water & mountains Reminders for maps: • Use color pencils to distinguish areas • Provide a key (it may be easier than writing in the small spaces encountered on a map of Europe. • d-maps.com is a good source for blank maps if you find you want to print out a different map. • These maps will be a resource for you throughout the year so keep them in your binder. • Map quizzes may occur once school starts! ☺ EXTRA CREDIT: Read a book on European History or Compare History vs. Hollywood THESE ARE OPTIONAL! 1) READ. For those of you who want more, read a book about European history for extra credit. Below are a few suggestions. You may read other books. To get the extra points, you must write an original 3-page summary of the book by first day of school. You must use turnitin to get full credit. A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage (2006) A World Lit Only by Fire by William Mahchester (2014) Heretics and Heroes by Thomas Cahill (2013) The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli (1513) 2) WATCH. There are hundreds of movies and TV mini series about historical events and the people who experienced those events. They can be a great way to learn about history, as long as you remember the limitations that go into making historically-based movies. Afterwards, write ~500 word essay: • Summary: Summarize the movie’s characters, plot, setting. Include the title of the film and year made. • Analysis: Discuss how it is accurate and how it is embellished. o Relationship to history: Give a summary of the historical period or event in which this movie is set. Who are the historical players? Provide a brief description of their REAL historical role. o Do a Google search for your movie’s title and terms like “historical accuracy” or “real story” to gain a perspective on how accurate the movie is. Here are some ideas of what you can include: " Do you believe the film is a good source of history? Why or why not? " Were there any characters based on real people? Are they historically accurate? " Were there any real events (battles, revolutions, wars, laws, etc) portrayed? " What seems to be accurate or inaccurate in the film? Costuming, language, culture, etc. " Is the film for entertainment purposes or is it really trying to share the historical period? • Evaluation: Give an evaluation of the movie. What are strengths and weaknesses of the movie? Were there places where the plot was vague, too slow, or too fast? What would have made the movie better? Would you recommend it to another student? HISTORY vs. HOLLYWOOD EUROPEAN OPTIONS PERIOD 1 1450 – 1648 PERIOD 2 1648 – 1815 Dark Ages/Renaissance/Exploration/Reformation Scientific Revolution/Absolutism/Enlightenment • Henry V (1989) French Revolution/Napoleon • The Messenger: Joan of Arc (1999) The Girl with the Pearl Earring (2003) • Luther (2003) The Madness of King George (1994) • The Last Valley (1971) The Duchess (2008) • The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) Marie Antoinette (2006) • A Man for All Seasons (1966) The Mission (1986) • The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) Amazing Grace (2007) • 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) • Black Death (2010)) Amadeus (1984) • Elizabeth (1998) Danton (1983) • Elizabeth: the Golden Age (2007) Les Miserables (1998) NOT THE MUSICAL • Lady Jane (1986) Les Miserables the Musical (2012) • The Lion in Winter (1969) Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) • The Wars of the Roses (2002) War & Peace (1956) Waterloo (1970) Catherine the Great (1996) Napoleon & Josephine: A Love Story (1987) PERIOD 3 1815 - 1914 PERIOD 4 1914 – present The Wipers Times (2013) Au Napoleon/Industrial World War I/World War Revoir, les Enfants (1987) Revolution/Romanticism II/Cold War/EU Enemy at the Gates (2001) Realism/Imperialism/Nationalism Casablanca (1942) Nuremberg (2000) The Importance of being Ernest (2002) Gallipoli (1981) Schindler’s List (1993) Oliver Twist (2005) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) The Bridge on the River Kwai Moulin Rouge (2001) Swing Kids (1993) (1957) The Young Victoria (2009) Life is Beautiful (1997) The Children of Huang Shi (2008) Belle (2013) October Sky (1999) Tora Tora Tora (1970) Suffragette (2015) Dr. Strangelove (1964) Atomic Cafe (1982) Germinal (1993) The Queen (2006) Dr. Strangelove…(1964) Hard Times (1994) The Monuments Men (2014) Goodbye, Lenin! (2003) Modern Times (1936) Valkyrie (2008) Red Dawn (1984) Nicholas & Alexandra (1971) The Imitation Game (2014) The Third Man (1949) Reds (1981) The Iron Lady (2011) War Games (1983) Stalin (1992) War Horse (2011) Bloody Sunday (2002) The Last Emperor (1987) The King’s Speech (2010) In the Land of Blood & Honey Dr. Zhivago (1965) 1984 (1984) (2011) 37 Days (2014) Mandela and De Clerk (1997) All Quiet on the Western Front Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (1930 (2013) Gandhi (1982 Michael Collins (1996) My Boy Jack (2007) Savior (1998) The African Queen (1951) The Queen (2006) MODERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Become an expert on one country this summer! _______________________________ Albania _______________________________ Armenia _______________________________ Luxembourg * _______________________________ Austria * _______________________________ Macedonia (FYROM) _______________________________ Azerbaijan _______________________________ Malta * _______________________________ Belarus _______________________________ Moldova _______________________________ Belgium * _______________________________ Monaco _______________________________ Bosnia & Herzegovina _______________________________ Montenegro _______________________________ Bulgaria * _______________________________ Netherlands * _______________________________ Croatia * _______________________________ Norway _______________________________ Cyprus * _______________________________ Poland * _______________________________ Czech RepuBlic * _______________________________ Portugal * _______________________________ Denmark * _______________________________ Romania * _______________________________ Estonia * _______________________________ Russia _______________________________ Finland * _______________________________ San Marino _______________________________